Event Listing

Saturday April 28

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday morning at 10. We’ll average 15-20km per hour following bike routes around Vancouver, going to Iona Island or crossing to the North Shore. The ride will go 30-50 km with a coffee break somewhere in the middle. Helmets are required for all VBC rides

Bike the Blossoms

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00am. meet at 10:30am RIDE at 11am

By: VelopaloozaJoin Velopalooza and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival for a fun, free guided bike ride. The ride will tour the blossom cherry trees in Vancouver and include a talk by Parks Board Arborist, Bill Stephen as well as interactive dancing with the BC Clettes. If you would like to volunteer follow this link http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=047ef56b8e3866d2652c12c9b&id=5cbe79244c&e=46214a7c20

Vancouver Wheelmen 2nd Annual Vintage Bike Swap

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:00am - 4:00pm. Come early for the best deals

By: NeilVancouver Wheelmen 2nd Annual Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet. No admission fees, family friendly, all welcome! This is not a ride per se but a great opportunity to ride away with a great old cruiser, mountain bike or road bike. Vintage bicycles, parts and memorabilia from the 1960s and before. FAMILY FRIENDLY- bring the whole family!

Surrey to Vancouver bike ride to Year of the Bike

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:30am - 2:30pm. We ride at 12 pm

By: Tim YzermanWe will be riding from Central Surrey's Party for the Planet Celebration site to the VACC's "Year of the Bike" party. The route will take us from Surrey Central Skytrain station, over the Patullo bridge following the BC Parkway trail and on to the Central Valley Greenway into Vancouver. If there is time a side trip following the North shore of False Creek, Hornby and Dunsmuir bike lanes to the event at Woodwards. Meet at Central City Plaza at the Bike Valet for the Party for the Planet celebration at 11:30 and departing at 12pm. Arrival at 3pm. Route Map: [more...]

Sunday April 29

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub. Helmets are required for all VBC rides.

Monday April 30

Tuesday May 1

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]

Wednesday May 2

Women's Night

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: The Bike Co-opWe are working towards making our space more inviting for women wishing to learn more about bicycles. Wednesday the 2nd of May from 6pm to 9pm is Women’s Night at the Bike Kitchen once again! The space is for self identified women and is trans inclusive. The evening will consist of shop time to work on your own bicycle with instruction and tutorials when you need them. Beginners are very encouraged to attend. Knowledgeable mechanics and volunteers will be able to answer your bike questions and help you get your ride in tip top shape. We aim to provide a [more...]

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]

Thursday May 3

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]

Friday May 4